Pro tip: Fake an entryway in an apartment or loft with a couple of vintage-inspired wall hooks and the Baxton Studio Mason 2-Drawer Shoe Storage Bench below. Crafted with durable, warp-resistant engineered wood finished in a deep brown shade, this multifunctional storage bench boasts two slim storage drawers atop four doors that open to two low-lying shoe storage spaces. Picture-frame molding surrounds each door, and round brushed silver knobs glint throughout. On top, padded brown faux leather upholstery makes a comfortable perch for putting shoes back on before heading out. Assembly is required, and a 30-day manufacturer’s warranty is included.

A note about wood composite or engineered wood: Often referred to as “MDF,” which stands for “medium density fiberboard,” this type of wood composite is made of compressed wood fibers and has several benefits, including affordability, consistency, and resistance to warping or rotting over time.